New information on what’s next in the journey to Shōgun's Season 2 of the Emmy Award-winning series was discussed by its creators at a recent event. Co-creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo talked about where they, and the story, are headed. The co-creators refer to Season 2 of Shōgun as a chance to tell a new story, process new emotions, and witness a new spectacle.The co-creators shared that there will be a narrative time jump of roughly 10 years from the last season. This gives the writers a chance to contemplate the characters, the passage of time in the world, and what it means for everyone involved. There could be the possibility of larger battle sequences, some surprises and romance, and certainly a focus on the costs and consequences of war.What do the Shōgun creators say they are planning for Season 2?Justin Marks described Season 2 as "two things," a sweeping love story and a story of war and its cost. He said,“Like the first season, I think part two is a really sweeping, beautiful and you’re never going to see a coming, entirely unexpected love story. It’s also a story of war and the cost of war. There are battle sequences that we’re putting together now in part two. I don’t think you’ve ever seen anything like this kind of scale, this kind of tragedy and this kind of humanity."Rachel Kondo added that the trust of the audience in Season 1 gives the team the freedom to explore more challenging terrain. She said,"What we felt in the audience was that they had lent us the most important things. They lent us their time. They lent us their care, they lent us their attention."She further said that the team feels emboldened going into Season 2.The creators also noted the ten-year time jump. Marks explained that this gives them a chance to revisit characters after a major gap. He said,"We’re trying to use this jump as a way to come back to our characters again for the very first time, to see them, to see what’s changed in their lives over the course of the last 10 years, and to rediscover them."Beyond the story, the creators revealed practical realities, noting that the show will take time to produce, it won’t simply begin filming right away next year. Marks confirmed that the production schedule is long and that the team is still in the early stages.So, to sum up, viewers can expect an epic-scale season, romance, war, and their favorite characters grown older. They can also expect the story to be broader and deeper than Season 1.The 85th Annual Peabody Awards - Awards Show / Press Room - Source: GettyWhat is still unknown, and what does it mean for viewers of Shōgun?Even with all the clues, much of it is still a mystery. The release date for Shōgun Season 2 has not yet been shared. The writers have begun to write and develop the story, but they are still working on the shooting and production schedules.Additionally, while Shōgun Season 1 closely adhered to the James Clavell novel, the creators stated that they are now expanding beyond that source material. That means some creative original writing could play a bigger role in Season 2 overall. The cast is only partially confirmed for now. Some familiar characters will return, but new ones are also expected. Which characters will play what part, and what happens to them throughout the story, is still unknown. The creators teased “exciting characters,” but they did not elaborate in terms of names or roles.For viewers, this means they should be prepared for a wait. While the vision is clear, the clock is still ticking on production. The story is shifting and may feel different in tone or scale from Shōgun Season 1.Thus, the next season is shaping up to be ambitious. But until more concrete news is shared: like the cast list, premiere date, and episode count, fans will likely have to wait a while before new updates arrive.Thus, Season 2 of Shōgun seeks to further build the world established in its first run. After a time jump, the intensity of the war and love themes remains as the creators promise sequences that are even larger in scale. For Shōgun fans, the new updates on the feudal Japanese drama might be exciting; however, the wait will continue for now. One point stands clear: the creators suggest the new season will take the story in a broader and more ambitious direction.